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Universal Preserv-A-Chem, Inc. Press Release for Public Hearing

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9/24/18
Alamance County Government

Contact:Andrea Rollins, Project Analyst (336) 570-4041

PRESS RELEASE
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 1, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2nd floor of the County Office Building, 124 W. Elm St., Graham, NC. The purpose of the meeting will be to receive comments on a proposal to extend economic development incentives to Universal Preserv-A-Chem, Inc., a company with plans to create new taxable investment in Alamance County of $9,000,000 in building expansion and equipment and to create approximately 39 full-time jobs at an average annual salary of $44,192 with no temporary workers. The proposed incentive offer is $90,000 to be paid over three (3) years.

This 24th day of September 2018.

Andrea Rollins, Project Analyst

Alamance County WIC Celebrates Black Breastfeeding Week

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BURLINGTON – All are invited to join in a celebration in honor of Black Breastfeeding Week, which will take place August 25th through August 31st at Alamance Regional Medical Center (ARMC). Black Breastfeeding Week was created six years ago to help recognize and change the gap in breastfeeding rates between white and black women. There are many reasons to focus on increasing the breastfeeding rate among black mothers during this weeklong celebration, such as the high rate of infant mortality, high rates of diet-related disease, lack of diversity in the lactation field, unique cultural barriers, and a lack of community resources where women of color can seek support.

This is the first year that Alamance County community partners have to come together to take part in the celebration of African American breastfeeding women. The theme this year is #LoveOnTop; lifting up children and women in unison throughout the nation. The Alamance County WIC Program, along with the Lactation Department at ARMC, is hosting a community-wide maternal and child health fair focusing on the health of African American women and their families, and the positive promotion of breastfeeding as a normal and important strategy for building healthy families. The event will be held in the educational classroom at ARMC on Friday August 31st from 10am-1pm. There will be raffle prizes and free food for participants, as well as breastfeeding and nutrition vendors.
The Alamance County WIC Program has one Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant and two Breastfeeding Peer Counselors, and the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program has been running for almost 10 years.

For more information about this event or for breastfeeding support please contact the Alamance County WIC Program at 336-570-6745.

2018 Alamance County Farmland Preservation Program Application Sign up

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The Alamance County Voluntary Agricultural District Board (AVAD) will be accepting applications for the Alamance County Farmland Preservation Program from Sept. 3rd – Sept. 28th, 2018 at the Alamance SWCD Office at 209 N Graham Hopedale Rd. in Burlington. Applications can be picked up at the Cooperative Extension and Soil and Water Office starting September 3rd, 2018.

The NC Dept. of Agriculture and Community Services Farmland Preservation Trust Fund anticipates having $3.3 million statewide to fund applications in the 2018-2019 funding cycle. This program allows each county to submit two applications. The Alamance County VAD Board will select top applicants from the applications received. North Carolina leads the Southeast in lost farmland and Family farms. This funding is made available to encourage Farmland Preservation and protection.

If you have any questions about the program please feel free the Alamance County Soil and Water Conservation District Office.

Brad Moore, Soil and Water Conservation District: 336-290-0380, e-mail brad.moore@alamance-nc.com

Farmland Preservation

Purchase of Development Rights

Applications Now Being Accepted

Due by 5pm, September 28th, 2018

County Government Academy Fall Kick-Off 2018

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Now Accepting Applications

Alamance County will kick-off the 2018 Fall County Government Academy on Tuesday, September 11th, 2018. The County Government Academy gives participants a behind the scenes look at the county’s responsibilities and the vital role that county government plays in the community. Join us in learning how your tax dollars are spent!

The academy will run for 10 consecutive Tuesdays from 6:00-8:30pm (the County Landfill session will start at 3:00pm-5:00pm) at various county departments starting on September 1th and will conclude on November 13th.

  • September 11th – Orientation, Clerk to the Board, County Manager, & Group Exercise
  • September 18th – County Manager, Human Resources, Elections & Group Exercise
  • September 25th – Public Safety: Sheriff’s Office, Jail Tour
  • October 2nd – Agricultural Services: Cooperative Extension & Soil & Water Conservation
  • October 9th – Human Services: Environmental Health, Public Health, and Social Services
  • October 16th – Developmental & Technical Services: Inspections, GIS, and Recreation & Parks
  • October 23rd – Emergency Services (Part 1): Emergency Management & Central Communications
  • October 30th – Emergency Services (Part 2): Fire Marshal & Emergency Medical Services
  • November 6th – Solid Waste Management (3:00-5:00pm)*
  • November 13th – Geographic Information System, Tax Administration, & Info Technology
  • November 19th – Meet & Greet w/ County Commissioners followed by Graduation/Recognition

Class size is limited and academy slots are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants are asked to commit to attending every session.

Application forms are available online at: http://www.alamance-nc.com/countygovacademy. For more information, please call 336-570-4042 or email: tory.frink@alamance-nc.com.

MVP Southgate Project Community Open Houses

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The MVP Southgate project is a proposed natural gas infrastructure system designed to transport clean-burning, affordable natural gas from the Marcellus and Utica regions to growing demand markets in central North Carolina. MVP Southgate will be developed, constructed, and owned by Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC (Mountain Valley) – and as an interstate pipeline will be regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). PSNC Energy, a local distribution company, will utilize MVP Southgate as a diversified and reliable source of natural gas to serve its customers.

May 13-19 is North Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Week

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5/8/18

Alamance County Government

Contact: Debbie Hatfield, EM Coordinator Debbie.Hatfield@alamance-nc.com

Alamance County Urges Residents to Update Emergency Plans and Kits May 13-19 is North Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Week

Alamance County Emergency Management encourages residents to plan now for hurricanes by updating their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November.

“Tropical storms and hurricanes can devastate homes and communities,” Debbie Hatfield, Emergency Management Coordinator said. “No county is safe when it comes to severe winds, flooding and damage that these storms can bring. But, by planning ahead we can mitigate some of the damage and better prepare our communities.”

To encourage residents to prepare, Governor Roy Cooper has declared May 13-19 as Hurricane Preparedness Week. Alamance County residents should take this time to review and practice their emergency plans.

“Preparing now before hurricane season begins, could make all the difference,” said Hatfied. “Making sure your family knows what to do, where to go and who to contact when disaster strikes will give you the peace of mind needed to survive a storm.”

Alamance County Emergency Management urges Alamance County families and businesses to write down their plan and gather important documents, such as copy of driver’s license, insurance policies, medicals records, and bank account statements, and put them somewhere they can quickly access in case of emergency. Assemble an emergency supplies kit that includes enough non-perishable food and water to last each family member three to seven days.

Other essential items include:

  • First-aid kit
  • Weather radio and batteries
  • Prescription medicines
  • Sleeping bag or blankets
  • Changes of clothes
  • Hygiene items such as toothbrush, toothpaste, soap and deodorant
  • Cash
  • Pet supplies including food, water, bedding, leashes, muzzle and vaccination records

Make sure to review and update homeowners’ or renters’ insurance policies to ensure they include coverage for damage, natural disasters and flood insurance.

Alamance County residents should stay informed during severe weather by using a battery- powered radio for weather and evacuation information and should know evacuation routes in their community. When asked to evacuate, residents should leave the area immediately.

“Our County has come a long way in preparing for severe weather, but that doesn’t mean a storm won’t devastate our communities,” said Debbie Hatfield, “It only takes one storm to cause severe damage and planning ahead is the best way to prepare for the dangerous threats hurricane and tropical storms bring.”

More information on hurricanes and overall emergency preparedness can be found on the ReadyNC mobile app and online at www.ReadyNC.org.

Stepping Up Day of Action – May 16, 2018

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 May 16, 2018–12:15 pm-1:00 pm 

Historic Depot–Downtown Burlington 

200 S. Main Street, Burlington, NC 

Please join us in celebrating two years of The Stepping Up Initiative as we raise awareness about our efforts to reduce the number of people with mental illness in jail—a national crisis. 

Special Program to begin promptly at 12:15 p.m. 

Kody Kinsley, Deputy Director of NC Division of MH/DD/SAS and Kurtis Taylor, Executive Director of Alcohol/Drug Council of NC—as well as other community leaders will be on hand to share what efforts are underway. 

For more information, please contact Michelle Mills, Alamance County PIO Michelle.Mills@alamance-nc.com. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Dogs and Cats Planned for May 12, 2018

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Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Dogs and Cats Planned for May 12, 2018
Health officials urge residents to keep their pets up-to-date on rabies vaccinations

BURLINGTON – The Alamance County Health Department will be hosting a rabies vaccination clinic on May 12th from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Environmental Health Office located at 209 N. Graham-Hopedale Road in Burlington.
The cost of the rabies shot at the clinic will be $5.00 per pet. Pet owners attending the vaccination clinic are reminded to keep dogs on leashes and cats in carriers.

“The best way to protect your pet from rabies is by vaccinating them,” states Environmental Health Director Terri Craver. “State law requires pet owners to stay up-to-date on rabies vaccinations and this clinic is one way to comply with the law at a low-cost.”
To date, there have been no confirmed cases of rabies in 2018 for Alamance County. In 2017, there were three confirmed rabies cases in the county. For more information or questions about rabies control, vaccination requirements, or upcoming clinics, contact the health department’s Environmental Health office at (336) 570-6367.

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Summer Fun and Safe Kids Expo – March 17, 2018

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Summer Fun & Safe Kids Expo

Saturday, March 17th

11am-2pm

Come join Safe Kids for a day full of fun & games. Bike Safety Rodeo, Jr. Fire Fighter Challenge, Pedestrian, Home, Water & Motor Vehicle Safety all located in the parking lot adjacent to Dunham’s Sports. Operation Medicine Drop Drive Thru will run 11am-2pm. Special Appearances by Sparky the Fire Dog, Chucky the Chipmunk, McGruff the Crime Dog & more!

Then come inside for more Health & Safety vendors as well as summer programming including Camps, Classes, Tutoring & more. Face Painting provided by GatFaces, Arts & Crafts provided by Alamance Arts & Painted Grape.

Demonstrations will be located at the Stage behind the Information Desk

Burlington Academy of Dance & Arts 11:15am

Skillz 4 Kidz Martial Arts at 11:45am

Mascot Dance Party 12:15pm

Story Time “Inky the Whale” 12:45pm

Lee’s White Tiger at 1:15pm

FREE to All Ages! Visit www.summerandsafety.com for more information.